Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Mahoney-Thompson House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 30, 2023

1. The Mahoney-Thompson House Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1904 by Dennis Mahoney, contractor and builder. He came from Connecticut to Texas in late 1800s to build Trinity University in Waxahachie (now in San Antonio). Cornerstone was laid March 21, 1902. He later moved to Waxahachie and erected this stately house, which later belonged to family of his son-in-law, W.B. Thompson. The building is now restored by the Ellis County Historical Museum and Art Gallery, Inc. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
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Historic Waxahachie Inc. recognizes this property built in 1904 as worthy of preservation

Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7118.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 32° 23.334′ N, 96° 51.147′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. It is on West Main Street 0.1 miles east of North Hawkins Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 604 W Main Street, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: N. P. Sims Library and Lyceum (within shouting distance of this marker); Eddy P. Hawkins Home (about 600 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church Building (about 700 feet away); Homesite of Dr. D.G. Thompson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hawkins House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Paul Richards Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry Curry (approx. ¼ mile away); Ellis County Woman's Building (Davis Hall) (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waxahachie.

The Mahoney-Thompson House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 30, 2023

2. The Mahoney-Thompson House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.